Porsche 997.1 Common Torque Specifications (Maintenance & DIY Jobs)
Nothing fancy. We’ve gathered every common 997.1 DIY spec, from wheel bolts to water-pump screws, in both ft-lbs and Nm, each paired with its source link.
Paddle out. Even if it looks bad.
I don't surf, but a friend once told me something about surfing that changed how I think about life. "Paddle out. Even if it looks bad." I'm in my mid-30s now, and I've spent way too many years making excuses not to pursue my passions — especially driving. We're not going to live forever, and if we don't do the things that bring us joy even when the opportunity is right there, we're bound to die even sooner.
Little Bastard Helped James Dean Search for Something Real
I used to think James Dean was just another Hollywood rebel who got addicted to cars. Then I learned about his relationship with Little Bastard, his Porsche 550 Spyder, and realized he was just trying to feel whole (like most of us).
How to Set Seat and Mirror Memory in a Porsche 997
I had a hell of a time finding the simple instructions to do this every time I wanted to make a change. There’s a few threads on Rennlist, but making and bookmarking my own article without the “forum-fluff” was honestly easier.
Opening the Door to the Emotional Everything
Worry felt productive until it’s all I knew. I carried it like a tool thinking it’d be helpful. It ended up weighing me down. Emotional numbness worked the same way. It protected me until it stole the joy too. I didn’t notice it at first. Then one day I did (with some help), and now I can’t unsee it.
Science has Proven Porsche’s “There is No Substitute” Slogan
Porsche wasn't lying — there really is no substitute, but you won't understand that until your 20th drive. Most people think they're looking at the same car for 60 years, but what they're actually seeing is 124,800 hours of refinement that can't be engineered around. You either get it or you don't, and that's ok.
How to Install an Aftermarket Steering Wheel with No Airbag Lights and a Working Horn in an E36
Who knew getting an aftermarket horn button to work in an E36 would be so challenging? This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you can complete the installation WHILE maintaining the functionality of your horn and avoiding SRS (airbag) system errors.
How to Reset the BMW E36 Oil Service Light with a Paperclip
The BMW E36 is a (shitbox) classic car (sometimes) cherished by enthusiasts worldwide. If you've completed the oil change yourself, you can easily reset the oil service light with a paperclip.
Complete Guide: E36 BMW Power Steering Hose and Reservoir Replacement (+3 Pro Tips)
This guide provides a step-by-step process for refreshing the power steering hoses and reservoir of a BMW E36, ensuring smooth operation and preventing leaks (for now).
Analog Joy: Rediscovering Life Through My BMW E36
Can you imagine what it’d be like to drive this in 1998? It was a year insignificant to most, but I was only 8 years old then. And it was the year my mom passed. I mention that because…well, I’m not sure. Maybe because it serves as a reminder that our existence is temporary and if I didn’t go for a drive today, I might not be here to go for a drive tomorrow. Morbid, but a fact of life.
The E36 is “Down For It All”
Few things get me out of bed before the sun rises — the cat throwing up, the dog barking (whining) for breakfast, and any opportunity to drive my E36. Thankfully, on an uneventful Tuesday, it was something involving my E36 that made it easy to lift my head off the pillow, put on my glasses, and take my morning dump.
3 Reasons Why the E36 M3 Increased in Price (and WON’T depreciate again)
The U.S. E36 M3 (1995–1999) was neutered. While the European version had 321hp, the U.S. version only had 240hp. The E36 M3 also didn’t have rad box flairs like its race-bred predecessor (E30 M3) and it didn’t have an engine as special as the M3 that followed (E46 M3). So, why are prices of this“bastard-child” M3 increasing?